Working with osteoarthritis of the knee can be a huge challenge. The pain may not let you focus, or even worse – it can totally prevent you from getting any work done. However, there are several things you can do to keep knee osteoarthritis pain at bay. Below, we’ll cover 5 that you can try…
There are many medications for knee pain relief on the market. But, what about natural options? Which are the best supplements for knee osteoarthritis? Well, the best supplement will have some research backing it up, minimal side effects, and will also fit your needs. Whether they are preventing further cartilage degeneration, pain management, or improving…
Taking medicine for osteoarthritis of the knee can be one of the fastest ways to get rid of symptoms. This is a blessing if your joint pain is flaring up, for example. Now, there are several types of drugs that can relieve osteoarthritis symptoms – oral NSAIDs, topical capsaicin cream, hyaluronic acid injections… Each with…
The 4 stages of knee osteoarthritis are: doubtful, mild, moderate, and severe. We -healthcare professionals- use them to classify the x-ray findings in people with knee joint OA. (1) Now, a word of caution: Identifying which stage you are in is just one piece of the puzzle. Your x-rays findings shouldn’t be the only deciding…